Dar es Salaam

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Dar es Salaam

Where to stay in Dar es Salaam

A nice cafe and bar overlooking the Indian Ocean

Masaki

4/5(30 area reviews)

Unique features of Masaki include the seaside views and bars. Make a stop by The Slipway or Sea Cliff Casino while you're exploring the area.

Masaki
Outside IST Clinic in Dar es salaam, Masaki

Oyster Bay

4/5(17 area reviews)

Oyster Bay is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Coco Beach and Little Theatre.

Oyster Bay
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Mbezi Beach

4/5(10 area reviews)

Unique features of Mbezi Beach include the restaurants and seaside views. Make a stop by Mbezi Beach or Jangwani Beach while you're exploring the area.

Mbezi Beach
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Kigamboni

If you're spending some time in Kigamboni, Kijiji Beach and Kipepeo Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kigamboni
Visiting St. Alban's Anglican Church, Dar es Salaam

Kivukoni

4/5(23 area reviews)

Kivukoni is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre.

Kivukoni
A magic spot !

Upanga East

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travelers visit Upanga East. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Kariakoo Market and Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre, a few notable attractions nearby.

Upanga East
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
4 out of 5
Azikiwe Street, Dar es Salaam
The price is ¥15,688 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
¥15,688
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (143 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly. They greeted me with a drink. The room was nice and clean."

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
Johari Rotana
Johari Rotana
5 out of 5
Sokine Drive/Morogoro Road, MNF Square, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam
The price is ¥20,311 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
¥20,311
per night
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Le Grande Casino and St Joseph's ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
"Loved the art in the hotel, well appointed throughout. We really enjoyed our stay. Upgrade for the view. Pool and wellness spa were clean. Can’t wait to stay again!"

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

Johari Rotana
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
5 out of 5
Kivukoni Street, P O Box 9574, Dar es Salaam
The price is ¥27,764 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
¥27,764
per night
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (254 reviews)
"Courteous, professional staff from the Reservation Manager Timothy and his team to the dining services, the Swahili dinner, drivers transfers from airport to hotel and back. All round outstanding property! Keep up the excellent standars and customer care!"

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Luxury Residence with Ocean View in Masaki
Luxury Residence with Ocean View in Masaki
4 out of 5
266, Chole Road, Masaki, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and The Slipway ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
"Safe neighborhood, cleanliness, communications and staff, staff members are awesome. Laundry is in place that's great and if possible dishwasher please."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

Luxury Residence with Ocean View in Masaki
AURA SUITES
AURA SUITES
4 out of 5
Morogoro Road, Upanga East., Plot No.1081/1, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Kariakoo Market and Uhuru ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Aura Suites— great stay
"Aura suites was a great respite from the noise, congestion and heat of Dar es Salaam. Great shower, bed, wi-Fi, tv, space. There was a safe in the room— very convenient. Nice supermarket next door. Really enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024

AURA SUITES
Tanzanite Serviced Apartment
Tanzanite Serviced Apartment
5 out of 5
39 Chole Road, Masaki, Dar es Salaam
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions The Slipway and Coco Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"The property is exactly how it’s showing on the pictures. We arrived earlier than expected and was able to check in an hr before the time. The staff are very helpful which made our stay very enjoyable. The property is in a very good location close to restaurants city centre shopping centre and everything ..."

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Tanzanite Serviced Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Dar es Salaam

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
29
" "5 - Excellent 22.48062015503876%
4 - Good
66
" "4 - Good 51.16279069767442%
3 - Okay
26
" "3 - Okay 20.155038759689923%
2 - Disappointing
7
" "2 - Disappointing 5.426356589147287%
1 - Terrible
1
" "1 - Terrible 0.7751937984496124%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Mar 25, 2020

No Attractions + The famous Coco Beach & Oyster Bay is not V.G.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jan 20, 2020

Colorful and dynamic but not much to do for tourists, academics, or business people.

5/5 - Excellent

Sola
Dec 30, 2019

You will not be able to do everything

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Oct 31, 2019

I live there

3/5 - Okay

J
Sep 6, 2019

Try to go in a group, organize day trips, go for the outdoors and explore.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Aug 26, 2019

It is a busy city!

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